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1981 · 139 min · NR

The Marquis of Grillo

Directed by Mario Monicelli · Comedy

The Marquis of Grillo (1981) is a Comedy film, directed by Mario Monicelli set in Rome during the 1800s.

Themes of class conflict and power & corruption run throughout.

Composer
Nicola Piovani
Cinematography
Sergio D'Offizi
Cast
Alberto SordiPaolo StoppaCaroline BergRiccardo BilliFlavio BucciCamillo MilliCochi PonzoniMarc Porel

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Rome
Setting
Urban
When
1800s

Premise & themes

Themes
Class ConflictPower & Corruption
Tone
SatiricalComedic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Historical Fiction

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